Operations Coordinator

K&S Corporation; City Of Kalamunda; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Novated car lease

Salary sacrifice

Paid parental leave

Growth and development

Employee assistance program

Corporate health plan

Job summary

K&S Corporation is seeking an Operations Coordinator for its Heavy Haulage division in Australia. The role involves supporting oversized and over mass freight operations, coordinating with drivers, subcontractors, and the operations team to ensure timely service delivery.

You will engage with WA Main Roads permits, port bookings, and escort systems, and adapt to changing job requirements with clear communication and strong organisation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role or training opportunity in transport is welcome.
• Experience with WA Main Roads permits and wharf bookings is highly valued.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process transport bookings from clients.
• Liaise with operations staff to optimise equipment utilisation.
• Delegate work to drivers and subcontractors.
• Monitor progress and execution of all jobs.
• Ensure compliance with all transport laws and company policies.
• Invoicing and reporting on P&L and KPIs.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organisation

Self-motivation

Initiative

Adaptability

Microsoft Office

Tools

WA Main Roads permits

WA mapping systems

Fremantle Port booking systems

Western Power escort booking systems

Job description

Who are we:

K&S Corporation is an ASX-listed company and dominant multi-modal transport and logistics provider in Australia and New Zealand.Our comprehensive offerings across road, rail, and sea transport, alongside fuel distribution and specialised logistics subsidiaries, position us a critical player in national and trans-Tasman supply chains, serving a wide range of sectors from mining and agriculture to retail and industrial clients.With a proud 80-year history our brand is known for innovation, customer focus, continuous improvement, and industry leading safety. K&S Freighters maintains one of Australia's largest company-owned fleet, employing over 1600 personnel and headquartered in Truganina, Victoria.

About Heavy Haulage:

Heavy Haulage is a division of K&S Freighters, specialising in the transportation of oversized, over mass freight solutions, special projects, equipment storage, and port logistics. Every project we undertake is managed by our expert project’s teams, committed to excellence and precision.

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Operations Manager, theOperations Coordinatorwill support our team in all aspects of oversized and over mass freight.

We are seeking an excellent communicator to juggle various tasks on the go and communicate with all drivers and sub-contractors keeping our operations team and customers up to speed on service delivery.

Whether you have experience in over-dimensional loads and statutory requirements or are eager to develop your skills, you’ll be supported by our experienced team. Experience with WA Main Roads permits, mapping systems, Western Power escort booking systems and Fremantle Port booking systems will be highly regarded.

Flexibility for afterhours phone calls is essential for this role.

Role Responsibilities:

• Managing and processing transport bookings from clients
• Liaising with operations staff to ensure the optimum utilisation of equipment
• Delegating work to truck drivers and subcontractors
• Monitoring the progress and execution of all jobs
• Respecting and enforcing all statutory requirements and company policies
• Invoicing (company and sub-contractors) and reporting on P&L results and other KPI’s
• Consistently adhere to all transport laws, regulations, company policies, and procedures

Key Competencies:

• Previous experience in similar role or looking for a training opportunity with a keen interest in transport industry.
• An understanding of main road permits and wharf bookings will be highly valued.
• Strong career focus with an eagerness to learn and develop.
• High level communication skills being articulate and confident in your approach.
• Strong initiative with the ability to adapt to changing situations.
• Self-motivated, with exceptional organisation and time management skills.
• Computer literate, possessing quality Microsoft Office skills.

Why Join us:

• Rewarding remuneration package
• Novated car lease option
• Salary sacrifice
• Paid parental leave
• Growth and development to support career progression
• Employee recognition and rewards program
• 24/7 Employee assistance program including financial wellness support
• Corporate health plan discount
• Background checks for all new employees to support our safe workplace
• Stable ASX listed, multi-modal business with 80 years of industry history

To uphold our core value of Everybody Safe Everyday a pre-employment medical and police check will be required to be successful in this role.

Applicants must have full Australian working rights.